Fundamental Skill : Walking


Can You Walk?


Movement skills/concepts
Exploring walking through space in different levels and directions, using different body parts and at different speeds and fl ow (e.g. softly/lightly).

Activity

"Can you walk …?"

  • forward, backwards, sideways, diagonally
  • slow/fast
  • tall, small, middle-height
  • on toes/heels
  • with small/long steps
  • in a circle, in a zigzag, on a line
  • as if you are in the rain, a strong wind, in the dark
  • fast over a short distance
  • like a fashion model/soldier
  • changing direction on signal
  • in a straight line, curved line
  • making shapes, letters, numbers, words
  • with your elbow/head/seat leading
  • in funny ways – who is the funniest?

Assignment - Click on the assignment link to answer the following questions.

Which way of walking was the easiest?
Which way of walking was hard?
Which walk did you enjoy the most?